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San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge
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Recent Examples of famed
Formally established in 1994, this famed preserve has undergone a truly marvelous evolution over the decades, morphing from a surface mining site to a verdant preserve that’s loaded with fascinating megafauna.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of its career include a fourth-place finish at the 1990 Pharaohs Rally, third place at the same race the following year, and finishes in three consecutive variations of the famed Paris-Dakar Rally, where sixth place in 1991 was its best result.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
The actual burial, next to a chapel containing a famed Byzantine icon painting of the Madonna and child, was closed to the public.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Highlights of its career include a fourth-place finish at the 1990 Pharaohs Rally, third place at the same race the following year, and finishes in three consecutive variations of the famed Paris-Dakar Rally, where sixth place in 1991 was its best result.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
The actual burial, next to a chapel containing a famed Byzantine icon painting of the Madonna and child, was closed to the public.
—Aryn Baker, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Set right on the thoroughfare that runs through its famed namesake area, you are surrounded by a wealth of shops, restaurants, and historical sites.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for famed
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Their synergy and captivating performances quickly elevated them to one of NXT's most celebrated tag teams, culminating in a reign as NXT Tag Team Champions.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Many of the most celebrated anime series, including Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and One Piece, began as manga titles.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Third-party cookies are notorious for helping analytics firms and advertisers track users’ activities, potentially violating their online privacy.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some Venezuelans subject to Trump’s use of the law have been sent to El Salvador and housed in its notorious main prison, known as CECOT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famed. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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